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Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam

Vishnu temple north of Big Street in Kumbakonam, one of five shrines tied to the Mahamaham festival

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01 — The story

The story

Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a Vishnu temple in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, standing to the north of Big Street. The presiding deity is Vishnu as Rajagopalaswamy, and his consort is Sengamalavalli. A separate temple of the same name stands on Thoppu Street in the town.

It is one of the five Vishnu temples of Kumbakonam connected with the Mahamaham festival, which comes round once every 12 years; the others are the Sarangapani, Chakrapani, Ramaswamy and Varahaperumal temples. Garudasevai is among its main festivals, and its Kumbabishegam, the consecration ceremony, was held on 19 June 2015.

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02 — About

About Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam

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We’re still writing about Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

Where it is

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

10.87° N 79.11° E